1、Unit 3 Getting along with others Integrated skills (II) Learning about the text type A personal form of writing Learning about the structure Started with “Dear Diary” Learning about the language Informal language ASADAL I 2010. 00. 00 I NO. 00 Language Language of a diary entry Formal Informal So I
2、wanna hear what you think about your friends. You got any thoughts on that? I would very much like to hear your thoughts regarding your friends. Would you care to share your opinion? Informal and conversational Formal and polite Choice of words So I wanna hear what you think about your friends. wann
3、a = want to (typical of everyday conversation) regarding (We use about in informal English.) Sentence structure You got any thoughts on that? omit auxiliary verbs (ellipsis) E.g. You got any change? You wanna more drink? You coming? You ever seen anything like that? = Have you ever seen anything lik
4、e that? Level of politeness I would very much like to hear your thoughts regarding your friends. Would you care to share your opinion? I would very much like to . Would you care to . Using colloquial words Using less grammatical sentence structures (e.g. with auxiliary verbs omitted) Being less poli
5、te Informal language In my opinion/view, a good friend should be. What makes a good friend in your opinion? Always ready to help Treat you in a nice and kind way Let you be your real self Encourage you to try new things Be a good communicator Formal or informal David is an enthusiastic friend who wo
6、rks hard and pays attention to detail. My friend David is a guy full of energy. He works hard and he pays attention to detail. Formal Informal I have a lot of friends. And I enjoy being with my besties. I like them and some of us have been through over ten years together. Ill remember them all my li
7、fe. It is wonderful to have an expanded social circle as well as a few intimate friends. Some of them, whose companionship is of great importance, have been friends with me for more than ten years since childhood. These are best memories that will be cherished forever. First- person pronoun Passive
8、voice Slang More examples We often hang out together in free time. Sometimes we go window-shopping and sight- seeing; sometimes we go and sing the Karaoke; sometimes we hit the movies; sometimes we throw a party and have a blast. I dont think good friends always have everything in common. My best fr
9、iend and I have different hobbies and interests in TV shows, bands, outside activities, kinds of music and even animals, but it doesnt influence the relationship between us. Contractions Im = I am Ive = I have Ill = I will Id = I had/I would 01 Practice Please write a diary entry about what makes a good friend, using the appropriate language.
